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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.19, 4,273.91 and 2,274.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.19, 4,273.91 and 2,274.71 is: 3,413.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.19 : 4,273.91 = 2,274.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.19/4,273.91 = 2,274.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.19x = 4,273.91 × 2,274.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.19x = 9,721,873.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,721,873.07/2,848.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.36

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